Norpro Stainless-Steel Expandable Vegetable Steamer

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Norpro Stainless-Steel Expandable Vegetable Steamer

Diameter of large-capacity vegetable steamer expands from 7-inch to 10-inch
Made of heavy-duty stainless steel with a three-pronged base
No center post means extra room for more food, easier scooping
Two side-handle loops for lifting
It is Safe to use in dishwasher

List Price: $8.99
Lowest Price: $5.45

Amazon.com Review:

It's less what it includes than what it lacks that makes this Norpro vegetable steamer a cut above your average steamer insert. Without a bothersome center post, there is plenty of unobstructed room to steam entire heads of broccoli or cauliflower or full-length cobs of corn--and finished vegetables are easier to remove with a spoon or a spatula as denser veggies keep steaming. No need to slice carrots or pole beans beforehand--just plop them whole into the basket, which expands from 7 to 10 inches, depending on the size of the pot you set it in.

The three-pronged base provides stability equal to models with center posts, but instead of one central handle there are two ring-style side handles. This is another improvement, as you don't need to reach into the middle of the steaming-hot food to remove the basket, and using the side handles supports the basket's shape rather than allowing its "petals" to pop open flat upon lifting. The heavy-duty waffled segments hold tightly together during use and fold inward for compact storage. --Carol Gnojewski

Customer Reviews:

Rating:
Date: 2008-07-01
Steamer
I am very happy with the steamer and with the delivery which was very fast. It was just what I expected and wanted.I am very pleased with how it steams vegetables

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-16
No center post, but a little floppy
The lack of a center post is huge! I can steam a giant globe atrichoke without problems because it doesn't have the center post.

The only drawbacks are that the leaves are a bit floppier than in other steamer inserts that I have met, and the rings can be difficult to get a hand on (especially if you didn't think about it when you put the steamer in the pot, and left the ring under the leaves).

Rating:
Date: 2008-02-15
Great multitasker
Since i bought this item i have used it in several different ways. It works good as a steamer as well as a 'cover' to keep things submerged when cooking soups/stocks. Another nice thing about this is that it can fit in most any size pot thanks to the design. It can be opened as little or as much as is needed. Overall a good product.

Rating:
Date: 2008-02-01
It is a little big but works great!!
Yes its a little big but it fits the pans. Sturdy ! Long lasting ! NOT cheaply made at all. I now use it allot more than I though I would plus they delivered it faster than I expected.

Rating:
Date: 2008-01-18
Review of Steamer Basket
The basket itself is fine, but, I am very unhappy with the extremely sharp ends of the legs. Can't use this product in any non-stick pan!